Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Senate Bill 408
Relating to: furnishing, purchasing, or possessing a firearm for a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm, mandatory minimum sentences for individuals who commit certain firearm violations, and providing criminal penalties.
By Senators Darling, Wanggaard, Carpenter, Erpenbach and Lasee; cosponsored by Representatives Sanfelippo, Anderson, Brandtjen, E. Brooks, Duchow, Edming, Gannon, Kuglitsch, Ripp, Rohrkaste and Thiesfeldt.
September 14, 2017 Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
October 19, 2017 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Stroebel, Risser, L. Taylor and Testin.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Representative Joe Sanfelippo
· Captain David Salazar - City of Milwaukee
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Senator Alberta Darling
· Alice O'Connor - WI Chiefs of Police Association
· Bob Wierenga - WI County Police Association
· Caty McDermott - Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association
· Caty McDermott - Badger State Sheriffs' Association
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
October 24, 2017 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Stroebel, Risser, L. Taylor and Testin.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Testin, seconded by Senator Wanggaard that Senate Bill 408 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (3) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Stroebel and Testin.
Noes: (2) Senators Risser and L. Taylor.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
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Valirie Maxim
Committee Clerk
